Formalities Specialist

Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP ("Oblon") seeks a Formalities Specialist to review, process, and/or file new patent applications, and other formal documents through patent prosecution process. This includes reading client correspondence and executing instructions, identifying missing documents, and preparing formal documents to be signed by patent inventors, assignees and/or applicants. The Formalities Specialist is an integral member of the Firm's Intellectual Property Operations Department. This position may be fully remote, once training is complete.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, process and/or file new patent applications.
• Review and process forms and documents received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after filing of new patent applications.
• Determine whether application fees are required for filing documents with USPTO.
• Review applications for accuracy and completion and ensure that any issues are addressed.
• Verify bibliographic data information and claims are correct.
• Prepare and e-file payment before the issuance of a patent along with any other required documents.
• Prepare various reporting letters to include preparation of billing sheets and drafting of basic client correspondence requesting any missing items and/or to clarify any discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment.

Salary range:  $25 to $28 per hour.  The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer